How to pronounce saskatoon
Say it like SAS-kuh-toon. Saskatoon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAS).
VoiceSpeed
Click the play button next to American to hear how to pronounce saskatoon. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
US American/ˈsæskəˌtun/SAS-kuh-toon
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- SAS
- kuh
- toon
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Saskatoon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- toonGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
What does saskatoon mean?
noun
- A shrub inhabiting western North America (Amelanchier alnifolia).
- The edible berry of this shrub.
Where does saskatoon come from?
From Cree ᒥᓵᐢᑿᑑᒥᐣ (misaaskwatoomin, “saskatoon berry”), from ᒥᓵᐢᑿᐟ (misaaskwat, “saskatoon shrub”) + ᒥᐣ (min, “berry”).
Questions about saying saskatoon
How do you pronounce saskatoon?
Say SAS-kuh-toon. The American pronunciation is /ˈsæskəˌtun/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in saskatoon?
Saskatoon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAS). Broken into parts: SAS · kuh · toon.